Our school of performing arts '________ (be) well-known for its variety of opportunities and this year, we *__ (offer) even more exciting and original courses in modern dance, drama and singing. One of our best-established music teachers * ____ (start) a new jazz group next term, and she * __ (take) this group on a European tour later in the year. All our instructors *_____ (be) talented and successful performers and © (have) recognized teaching certificates. We have a policy that we ?___ (not employ) anybody who *__ (not have) talent, commitment and enthusiasm. Lessons * (take) place every evening. They usually start at 7 p.m. and finish at 9 p.m. Students can also *@__ (have) lessons on Saturday mornings. We '!_____ (organize) two performances every year, but students '*___ (not have to) take part in these if they really '*___ (not want) to. There are plenty of opportunities backstage. Here is what some of our students and parents said: ‘T'm quite a shy person.I'*___ (not like) performing in front of other people. But after a term here, **___ (get) used to it andI **_____ (begin) to enjoy the stage. It's thanks to all my great teachers.’ Lucy, aged 15. ‘My daughter started dance lessons last term. She *7___ (seem) really happy and her teachers **__ (say) that she **______ (make) really good progress! She certainly 20_______ (love) going each week: Mrs Jones — her daughter, Jess, aged 4.